Electro-acupuncture

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A gentle current between selected needles, added when appropriate. We use it frequently in pain and orthopedics, and also in eye care and in stroke and neurological recovery.

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BothWesternClassical

Two lenses, one plan

Here the Western lens leads, with the classical lens alongside.

The Western lensAnatomy, physiology, biomechanics

A gentle current

A mild current between selected needles is thought to stimulate nerves and muscles, and to prolong and deepen the effect of the points, more steadily than the needle alone. It is used when appropriate; not every visit needs it.

In eye care: Added to selected points alongside M48 micro acupuncture and scalp acupuncture.
In stroke and nerve recovery: Used on weak muscles and the nerves that supply them, together with scalp acupuncture and movement rehab.
In pain: Added to orthopedic needling where steady stimulation of a muscle or nerve helps.

The classical lensChannels, patterns, the five phases

Where there is free flow

A classical maxim says that where there is free flow there is no pain, 通則不痛. The current strengthens the effect of the points chosen for your pattern, to move qi and blood along the channel.

How we work: one plan

Added when appropriate to eye care, to stroke and neurological recovery, and to orthopedic visits.

What it adds

Once the needles are in, small clips connect selected pairs to a low-level stimulator. The current is thought to stimulate nerves and muscles, and to deepen and prolong the effect of the points, more steadily than the needle alone. It is used when appropriate; not every visit needs it.

Where we use it

Eye care. On selected points, combined with M48 micro acupuncture, scalp acupuncture and Master Tung's points.
Stroke and nerve recovery. On weak muscles and the nerves that supply them, with scalp acupuncture and movement rehab. See stroke recovery.
Pain and orthopedics. We use it frequently here, added to orthopedic needling where steady stimulation helps. See pain and orthopedics.